

Thu, 14 Nov
|SLSWA South West Development Centre
Margaret River Proficiency Weekend
The Margaret River Proficiency weekend returns for its second year. This time Education have teamed up with the Swanny Dukes for an extra epic long weekend of classic Swanny action.
Time & Location
14 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm – 17 Nov 2024, 3:00 pm
SLSWA South West Development Centre, 222 Railway Terrace, Margaret River WA 6285, Australia
About the event
The 2nd Annual Margaret River Proficiency Weekend 14 to 17 November 2024
The Margaret River Proficiency weekend returns for its second year. This time Education have teamed up with the Swanny Dukes for an extra epic long weekend of classic Swanny action.
Swanny has been fortunate enough to book the SLSWA South West Development Centre in Margaret River for a cheeky long weekend from 14 to 17 November 2024 (Thursday night through to Sunday) this year.
The SLSWA South West Development Centre is a fully contained function centre with 74 beds in dormitory style accommodation, storage for lifesaving craft and equipment and with social and training areas.
It is a fantastic opportunity to get out of Perth, get your Proficiency done in an exciting different location, spend some social time with other Swanny members, do some sight-seeing, surfing, and wine-tasting in the beautiful Margaret River region –all at a very low cost!
You can come down any time from Thursday to Sunday and partake in any of the social and other activities. The Proficiency session is scheduled for Saturday morning but may be moved to Sunday if conditions require.
This is an all Club family friendly event!
What: Proficiency Weekend at Margaret River
When: Thursday 14 November to Sunday 17 November
Where: SLSWA South West Development Centre, Margaret River
Cost: Full experience $100.00 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights)
Friday and Saturday nights only $75.00
Cost includes 2 or 3 nights dormitory style accommodation and Saturday night BBQ dinner.
Family Rooms: There are a limited number of 3 and 4 bed rooms available for families with young children at an additional cost (please book and pay the above rates per adult and the Proficiency Officer will be in contact to discuss additional costs once we work out room allocation – additional costs will be similar to the per person costs above depending on if you need a 3 or 4 bed room and availability).
Non-members: partners (over 18) and siblings/children (under 18) are welcome!
Under 18 Members: Must be accompanied by a legal guardian for the weekend.
Working With Children Checks: All guests 18+ (Members and non-member partners) must have a valid WWCC for the duration of the weekend.
Food, drink, entertainment and other activities are not included. You need to cover the costs of your own breakfasts and other meals (excluding the Saturday night BBQ dinner), BBQs and snacks for the weekend.
Numbers will be limited to 74 at the facility itself, although Proficiency places are available for anyone who can get their own accommodation in Margaret River for the weekend.
Alternative accommodation options: Members are welcome to arrange their own accommodation in the region and join in which ever activities the like. Please bring a contribution to the Saturday night BBQ dinner if attending.
Alternatively, two of our fabulous Country Members, Beth and James, have a farm in Carbanup, about 30 km from Margaret River and have generously offered their place for free camping for Swanny Members for the weekend. They are well set up to take lots of Swanny happy campers. If you haven’t meet them before, Beth and James are totally lovely and you would be made very welcome at their place. Beth just apologises in advance for their roosters – you will not be sleeping in if you stay there!
Planned Itinerary
Thursday 14 November
3:00 pm: Facility is open and available to Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC
6:00 pm: Welcome and Social Evening
Friday 15 November
Dukes Social Event and Surfing Safari
Saturday 16 November
8:00 am: Proficiency at a local beach (River Mouth, Gnarabup, Gas Bay or Boodjidup depending on surf, safety, excitement, thrills and spills!).
12:00 pm: Lunch in town or at a local vineyard
1:00 - 6:00 pm: Do your own thing – surfing, wine-tasting, caving or just relaxing with a good book
6:00 pm - late: BBQ Dinner and Party!
Sunday 17 November
8:00 - 10:00 am: Pack up and leave the facility
10:00 am - whenever: Do your own thing in Margaret River then head back up to Perth
What to do to book your spot:
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Book asap to save your spot.
If you are arranging the alternate accommodation option or camping, ignore the payment option below but please still complete the Proficiency Weekend registration form and Proficiency registration (if relevant).
Get excited! It’s happening!
*** Important joining instructions below ***
This is a three-step process, please follow closely (skip those not applicable but everyone needs to complete Step 3):
1. Make Payment via the SLSA Payment portal: https://members.sls.com.au/members/pay (you can make one payment for all guests – just please list their names on the payment)
a. Organization: Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC Inc
b. Transaction Type: Special Event
c. Payment description: “Margs Proficiency 2024” and your name(s)
d. Amount: Total as above per person
2. Register for Proficiency via the SLSA Members Area (and complete E learning prior to the weekend) via the SLSA Members Area E learning Portal.
a. Log into the SLSA Members Area
b. Go to the eLearning tab (link at the top of page) and click 'Login to eLearning'
c. Go to 'Training Event' (link on LHS of page)
d. Click on the Proficiency date you wish to enrol in
e. Click Enrol Required
Full instructions can be found on the Proficiency page here
3. Complete the Proficiency Weekend registration form for each adult and youth member attending and staying in general dorms (no need to complete for children staying in family rooms, only complete for the adults).
Any questions or issues, please contact the Proficiency Officer, Briggy (Peter Brigg) proficiency@swannysurfclub.org.au